The South Africa Nigeria Film Week (SNFW) is a 7-day film event designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing between Nigerian and South African filmmakers. The event features film studio visits, panel discussions, one-on-one meetings, and film screenings, showcasing the best Nigerian and South African cinema. The program seeks to further promote the existing audiovisual agreement signed in 2020 by South Africa and Nigeria's governments, establish new partnerships, enhance collaboration, and expand market opportunities for films from both countries.

1. Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing between Nigerian and South African filmmakers.
2. Showcase the best of Nigerian and South African cinema to new audiences.
3. Foster business-to-business relationships and partnerships between film industry stakeholders from both countries.

1. Film Studio Visits: Nigerian stakeholders will visitrenowned film studios in Johannesburg to explore state-of-the-art facilities and learn from industry experts.

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2. Panel Discussions: Industry professionals from bothcountries will engage in panel discussions on topics such as co-production,
distribution, and marketing strategies.

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3. Meetings with Counterparts: One-on-one meetings betweenNigerian and South African filmmakers, producers, and distributors to discuss potential collaborations and business opportunities.

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4. Film Screenings: Showcase of Nigerian and South Africanfilms, including feature films, shorts, and documentaries.

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5. Networking Reception: A networking reception will behosted to facilitate connections between industry stakeholders from both
countries.

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6. Actors Masterclass: A collaborative masterclass organizedbetween South African and Nigerian actors in partnership with the guilds.

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SCHEDULE

• March 14th: Arrival and Welcome Reception
  - Welcome remarks by the organizers
  - Networking reception
  
• March 15th-16th: Film Studio Visits and Panel Discussions
  - Visits to film studios in Johannesburg
  - Panel discussions on co-production, distribution, and marketing strategies
  
• March 17th-18th: Meetings with Counterparts and Film Screenings
  - One-on-one meetings between Nigerian and South African filmmakers, producers, and distributors.
  - Showcase of Nigerian and South African films
  
• March 19th: Networking Reception and Cultural Exchange
  - Networking reception
  - Cultural exchange program featuring traditional music, dance, and cuisine from both countries
  
• March 20th: Departure

PARTICIPATION

The program is open to Nigerian filmmakers, producers,distributors, and other industry stakeholders. Participants will be selected
based on their experience, achievements, and potential for collaboration with
South African counterparts.